Many studies have examined the usefulness of hypnosis in the relief of which of the following health problems?
a. bronchial asthma
b. chronic dizziness
c. pain disorders
d. systemic dermatitis
C
Studies have examined the usefulness of hypnosis in the relief of pain disorders. Hypnosis has been found to be effective in relieving the pain associated with reproductive health and in the management of migraine.
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1. Does pain indicate that death is near? 2. What is the patient's cultural perspective towards pain? 3. Does the patient believe that pain is punishment for past behaviors? 4. What are the socially acceptable behaviors of pain in the patient's culture? 5. Is experiencing pain an expected part of living within the patient's culture?
When interacting with patients, a nurse demonstrates a willingness to communicate by
1. Standing over seated patients. 2. Slumping while talking to patients. 3. Folding arms while talking to patients. 4. Leaning slightly forward toward patients.
An older male client comes to the clinic and states to the nurse that he hasn't been interested in sexual intercourse lately. He states: "I guess this is part of getting old, too."
What should the nurse explain about decreased sexual interest in older clients? 1. It does decrease and gradually disappears. 2. It should not be taken as seriously as it would be if the client were a younger person. 3. It is caused by decreased hormone activity and there is little that can be done about it. 4. It decreases but does not disappear.
When assessing a patient's bowel sounds, nurse auscultates loud bowel sounds in each quadrant every 3 seconds. The nurse understands that these findings could indicate that the patient is ex-periencing which condition?
a. Diarrhea b. Paralytic ileus c. Vomiting d. Constipation